Alba-Alba: A Celebration of Oregon Albacore & Albariño

Saturday, August 1, 2026, 5-8pm - Mac Market, McMinnville

On Saturday, Alba-Alba: La Gran Tasting brings together 14 Albariño producers from Oregon, Washington, California, Spain, Portugal, and Japan for an afternoon celebrating one of the world's most seafood-friendly wines alongside Oregon's iconic Albacore tuna fishery.

Guests will have the opportunity to taste a diverse range of Albariños from across the globe, meet the winemakers behind the bottles, and discover how regional differences, climate, and winemaking styles shape this vibrant coastal grape. Whether you're a longtime Albariño enthusiast or tasting it for the first time, La Gran Tasting offers a rare chance to explore the variety side by side in a relaxed and approachable setting.

Oregon Albacore takes center stage throughout the event. Representatives from the Oregon Albacore Commission and local fishermen will be on hand to share stories from the fishery, answer questions, and offer insight into the sustainable practices that have made Oregon-caught Albacore one of the West Coast's most celebrated seafoods.

Chef Jeff Kim of Aji Fish Butchery will serve a featured Oregon Albacore bite available for purchase, while Mac Market favorites Alea Bakery and Honeypie offer additional Albacore-centric food options throughout the afternoon. Guests are encouraged to grab a glass of wine, explore the market, and build their own pairings while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of Mac Market.

At 5:00pm, Chef Jeff Kim will present a free live demonstration showcasing Japanese fish butchery techniques and the art of breaking down dry-aged Oregon Albacore. This unique presentation offers a closer look at the craftsmanship, care, and culinary potential of one of Oregon's most prized catches.

Casual, welcoming, and designed for curious food and wine lovers, Alba Alba: La Gran Tasting is an invitation to discover why Albariño and Oregon Albacore may just be the pairing of the summer.

Your $30 entry ticket includes eight tasting tickets redeemable for 2 oz pours from any of the 14 participating wineries. Additional tasting tickets will be available for purchase à la carte.

Winery Lineup:

•⁠ ⁠Abacela (Umpqua Valley, Oregon)

•⁠ ⁠Domaine Mikazuki (Iwate, Japan)

•⁠ ⁠Anselmo Mendes (Vinho Verde, Portugal)

•⁠ ⁠Bodegas Granbazán (Rías Baixas, Spain)

•⁠ ⁠Sacred Shore (Willamette Valley, Oregon)

•⁠ ⁠Mendivia (Columbia Gorge)

•⁠ ⁠Grochau Cellars (Columbia Gorge)

•⁠ ⁠Maypop Wine Co. (Willamette Valley, Oregon)

•⁠ ⁠Medina Wines (Willamette Valley, Oregon)

•⁠ ⁠Hendry Ranch (Napa Valley, California)

•⁠ ⁠Sass Wines (Horse Heaven Hills, Washington)

•⁠ ⁠Echolands (Walla Walla Valley, Washington)

•⁠ ⁠Freja Cellars (Willamette Valley, Oregon)

& MORE

Culinary Lineup:

•⁠ ⁠Alea Bakery

•⁠ ⁠Honeypie

•⁠ Special Guest Chef Jeff Kim, Aji Fish Butchery